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Humor Unites: Al Smith Dinner Videos. “Obama Embraced by Catholics; Romney Dines With Rich People.”



It’s the Al Smith Dinner, one of American politics’ most wonderful traditions.

Previous Al Smith Dinner with McCain and Obama.

In the spirit of coming together despite our differences, and regaining a sense of humor about ourselves and our life…the Al Smith Dinner happened tonight. A welcome respite from an often heated campaign, and partisan culture.

Update: after reading some commentary, have to sadly agree that Mr. Obama’s jokes seem funny, and often self-deprecating, delivered at his own expense…while Mr. Romney’s are critical, laughing “at,” skewering, and in the in the words of a conservative blog, “brutal.” Interesting. In any case, both gents are enjoyable:


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2 Responses to “Humor Unites: Al Smith Dinner Videos. “Obama Embraced by Catholics; Romney Dines With Rich People.””

  1. [...] Video of the (funny) Al Smith dinner speeches by Gov. Romney and President Obama, here. [...]

  2. [...] the press. “I’ve already seen early reports from tonight’s dinner. Headline: Obama embraced by Catholics, Romney dines with rich people.”via FULL Mitt Romney Speaks at Al Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner Oct. 18, 2012 – YouTube. [...]

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